Gonzalez spent the 2022 season injured and in 2023 was traded by the Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers for a conditional swap of late-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was signed to the Washington Commanders practice squad in November of 2024.

Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons will face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.

Gonzalez agreed to a one-year contract with the Falcons on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

The Washington Commanders have been on a downward trajectory over the past month. After starting the 2025 season 3-2, the Commanders have lost four straight games, dropping their record to 3-6 for the year. Many of Washington's issues have stemmed from its defense, which has allowed at least 25 points in each game during the losing streak.

On the defensive side of the ball, Sam Roberts was the highest graded defender for either team, receiving an 89.7. Pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie (78.4), safety Xavier Watts (68.9), safety Jessie Bates (67.7) and nose tackle LaCale London (66.2) round out the top five for Atlanta’s defense.

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are duking it out in Week 9 from Gillette Stadium. New England enters this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NFL at the moment, riding a five-game wining streak while getting MVP caliber play from second-year quarterback Drake Maye.